Schwarzena… khm… sounds so cool NOT. =)))) man, I was so funny, when I think of my proud face back then. =)) But it’s a good thing. You should be very proud of yourself after every achievement, after every exercise you finish, after every piece of cake you reject. If you need it, you should pat your shoulder, or give yourself a wink in the mirror, or just hug yourself in your mind. It’s good. You always have to support yourself and give yourself highest appreciation for the job done.
My story is I gave birth to my first daughter when I was 23. I gained 13 kilos then, and managed to lose 9 within a year after giving birth, so it was +4 and in the next year I gained 3 more. So, by the time I got pregnant for the second time 2 years later, I was 7-8 kilos heavier than my perfect weight (58-60 kilos, height 168. Heavy bones =))) but I look my best at 60 kg). During the second pregnancy, I gained a horrible amount of kilos – 20. I had back issues, so wasn’t really moving that much, had enough things to do with the younger daughter and house chores. So the weight I came home with, when giving birth for the second time, was 86 kg. 5 kilos built up during the year after birth, because the back was still giving me pain, and my younger girl slept soooo badly. I was literally falling from tiredness. Of course, where was I supposed to take the energy from? Right – the food. I realized what I did to myself when we were invited to a friend’s birthday party and I could not fit into anything I had, nor could I find any clothes that would look nice on me. I got on scales… and cried 3 days in a row. I just couldn’t stop crying. I was seriously depressed… both because of realizing how much I gained without noticing and, of course, the constant tiredness. 6 months I lived in a crazy house. Then, all of a sudden my precious girl started sleeping the whole night long. The first night I slept without waking up was, probably the best thing for me back then.
) It took me a month to get back to normal condition and start thinking of a good weight loss plan. Of course, the “best idea” was to try a diet, then another, and another. 6 months later my weight was the same. Again, the idea of developing a good weight loss plan came to me, and I started searching, gathering information, visiting some seminars. I knew I couldn’t resist the temptations, so I asked my doctor for Duromine. It was a three months course + dieting + exercising. One year later, I got to my initial weight and I am maintaining it up till now, for 5 years already. The experience also helped me change my profession and become a personal trainer and a healthy eating adviser. =)) that’s my weight loss story. You probably hate me already for writing so much. Sorry.. I am quite a talkative person. that is if you haven’t noticed it yet. =)))
So sorry about your dog. I wish her a fast recovery from her current condition and I wish you strength to accept it and keep fighting for this life.
Ok, so this week, we’re not expecting any weight loss results. It’s ok, yet it doesn’t mean that you have to give in to your cravings. Fight these bastards! =))
Btw, I forgot, you are still on 30 mg? If yes, and you feel no appetite suppression, you might consider visiting your doctor for a prescription to 40 mg (as you wanted before, if I am not mistaken), and leave the remaining 30 mg Duromine for the gradual discontinuation you will have to go through. Thus, you will be able to lower the dose by the end of the course, and slightly get off of it.
Well done with the exercises and way to go! Dee, have a lovely day! (again sorry for the long story of mine)
